Warner Bros. Discovery has struggled to include its classic cartoon characters in its theatrical and streaming plans. Despite this challenge, other streaming services have taken advantage of the company’s large archive. In 2025, HBO Max removed the classic Looney Tunes shorts, which upset many fans on social media. This followed a difficult period for the brand. Warner Bros. Discovery almost shelved the feature films The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie and Coyote vs. Acme, showing a lack of support for the characters. Now, Looney Tunes has found a new place on streaming platforms.
Tubi, a free streaming service, now hosts a large collection of Looney Tunes shorts. This allows a wider audience to watch the cartoons that have influenced many animators. At this time, there are 786 Looney Tunes cartoons available on Tubi. The episodes are grouped together for a better viewing experience of the classics.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s negative stance on animated content has opened doors for other platforms. One example is Batman: Caped Crusader, a series developed by Bruce Timm. It was first planned for HBO Max and Cartoon Network but ended up being released on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024 after being shopped around to other networks.
With Looney Tunes now on a free streaming service, new viewers can enjoy the cartoons ahead of another upcoming project. Coyote vs. Acme was initially shelved but was saved by distributor Ketchup Entertainment. The film is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. Early footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 hinted at fun references to the larger Looney Tunes world, aiming to make the cartoons more relevant and likely boost their popularity after the film opens.
While Warner Bros. and HBO Max lose Looney Tunes, Tubi has kept the cartoons visible in pop culture. Both famous and lesser-known shorts are now freely available on the service. For fans with HBO Max, The Day the Earth Blew Up remains available to stream there.
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